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THSC Association Member Benefits

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on how to take advantage of your membership benefits.

Please note: A listing below does not express an endorsement of these companies and/or their products by THSC Association.  These companies voluntarily participate in this program to offer a benefit to members of THSC Association.

Legal Assistance

The Association’s full time staff gives prompt and vigorous attention to the needs of member families, intervening when they have been contacted by local or state government officials challenging the right of the family to home school.  Through phone calls and/or letters, they end the confrontation and confirm the rights of the parents.  (See samples of such letters in past weekly E-Newsletters.)

If these methods do not accomplish the desired results, THSC Association calls upon its legal counsel, Shelby Sharpe, to deal with the school district in the courts. Mr. Sharpe was the lead attorney in the Leeper v. Arlington class action suit, the case upon which the great home school law in Texas is based, so he is more than qualified to handle such problems!  (Meet Shelby Sharpe.)  Should such action become necessary, THSC Association will cover legal and court costs of member families in these situations.

Members also receive help when dealing with other officials about problems related to their home schooling. Often home educators must deal with bureaucrats and government officials who make decisions that could infringe upon their rights. THSC Association experiences great success in confirming home schoolers’ rights as it intervenes in these situations on behalf of its members.  

THSC Association is an advocacy organization {under IRS code section 501(c)(4), not an insurer.

Teacher and Student ID Cards

Laminated ID card, renewable annually, to be presented to various businesses that offer discounts to teachers. One per teacher and student in each member family.

Discount on THSC Association Publications and Resources ~ 10% discount

Members received a discount on all books and materials sold by THSC Association.

Free adult THSC Convention Admission ~ $15-25 value

Members receive free adult admission to the THSC Convention.

Blackstone Institute ~ 15% off curriculum

Unique multi-media curriculum provides worldview perspective on the Constitution, courts, and culture to individual high schoolers (for credit), co-ops, and other leaders/laymen. Program advances student’s knowledge and skill in critical thinking, oral persuasion, vocabulary, leadership, citizenship, etc. Receive discount on the basic, leader, and layman versions of curriculum.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance ~ online application fee waived

Health insurance companies have been thoroughly researched for THSC members to help them find a competitive product with a great insurance carrier. Now, you can conveniently get coverage online through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas without a high-pressure salesman in your home. Apply online, and your application fee will be waived 100%.

The Briar Patch ~ 15% off special occasion children's clothing

The Briar Patch, a family business, offers charming special occasion clothing for children up to age 12; wonderful for weddings, performances, church, parties, and just dress-up. Great toys, too. Discount available online or in person at 706 North 5th Street in Alpine, Texas (on the way to Big Bend National Park).

College in a Bag ~ $25 off $249.99 package

The College in a Bag gives you the essentials needed to begin earning your college degree through distance learning. This dynamic collection includes: 

• Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller

• Cracking the CLEP by Princeton Review

• Maximum Speed Reading and Dynamic Memory

• Advanced Test Prep, Study Skills, and Critical Thinking

CollegePlus! Coaching ~ $120 off $2599.99 program

CollegePlus! is a revolutionary program that helps younger students, college-aged students, and adult learners earn their bachelor’s degree, in over 25 degree majors, for 63% less than the typical four-year college. Bachelor’s degrees earned through CollegePlus! hold the highest form of accreditation and can be attained without setting foot in a college classroom.   

Creation Illustrated ~ $8 off $19.95 subscription price

Quarterly character-building lessons from nature; Bible-based, no evolution magazine includes instructional guide for study as a curriculum supplement. Includes animal features, outdoor adventures, creation science, nature activities, and more.

Dell ~ up to 12% off plus special promotional items

As Texas Home School Coalition you will be eligible for up to a 12% discount on Dell Dimension desktops and Inspiron notebook computers (these systems are well suited for home and small office use). These systems can either be purchased on the web or over the phone. You will receive up to a 12% discount as well as any advertised promotions.

Discover Texas ~ $15 off $99.95 retail price

Designed to teach Texas history, geography, and government to students, grades 4-9, ten chronological units guide students through the exciting story of Texas with fully illustrated articles, quality websites, unit study activities, and critical thinking lessons.  Each unit includes teaching resources, reading suggestions, and a field trip guide to make lesson-planning easy.

Driver Ed in a Box ~ $50 off of retail price

Parent-taught driver education course that provides unique tools to guide the student and the parent through the process of becoming a collision-free driver; Includes two instructor mirrors, interactive CD-ROM, textbook, workbook, parent in-vehicle guide, and a guarantee to drive collision-free or your money back.

FEAST ~ 10% discount

Discount on in-store and online orders for registered FEAST website subscribers

HEP Bookstore ~ 10% discount

The HEP (Home Education Partnership of Texas) Bookstore is located in Houston and has provided curriculum to the Texas home school community for over six years. They are pleased to help THSC members save money when purchasing their home school curriculum.

Home School Digest Magazine~ 50% off subscription price and/or free sample

The Home School Digest is the nation's longest-running Christian home schooling magazine in print today. Each issue is nearly 100 pages and has an emphasis on character building, family discipleship, and developing a biblical worldview. ($20 value)

Karmel Farms ~ 10% discount, free sample of goat milk soap

A Christian outdoor and agricultural learning center. Field trips include a hay ride, petting farm, and hands-on learning in topics such as shepherding, dairy goat care, organic gardening, sustainable living, Dutch-oven cooking, candle- and soap-making, and more.

Liberty Mutual ~ Special savings, benefits, & competitive rates on home & auto insurance

Take advantage of the Liberty Mutual Advantage®.  This unique program allows you access to high-quality auto, home, and renters insurance.

miQuotes.com ~ Free quote on insurance programs

Get a free, online quotes by some of the nation's top insurance companies on popular coverages for Term Life, Supplemental Health, Auto, Cancer, Critical Care, Accident, Disability, Next Day Coverage and Student Health Insurance. Makes buying many types of insurance easier and faster by reducing it to its simplest terms.

PE’AH ~ 67% discount on photo ID cards

Receive nationally-recognized, photo identification cards for your entire family for just $9.95, a savings of $20 off the regular price. Also get home school discounts easily and with confidence! PE’AH (pay-ah) provides money-saving opportunities to home educators and their families to help stretch their home schooling dollars farther.

Samaritan Ministries ~ $165 first year membership fee waived

Samaritan Ministries International is a community of Christians from around the world joining together to bear one another's health care burdens in a loving, cost-effective manner that doesn't involve health insurance. Partner with caring believers, praying and sharing in one another's medical needs.

Smoothing the Way ~ $10 discount on lifetime membership

Join this support group dedicated to serving first-year home schoolers.  Veteran home schooling moms and guest speakers are available to inform and encourage those who have decided to take on the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, task of educating their own children.  The regular cost of this 10-month program is $75.

Transcript Boot Camp on DVD ~ 10% discount and free shipping

Get your teens involved and learn how to produce credible, professional high school transcripts that will be respected.  Includes 4 hours on DVD, a 76-page syllabus in a PDF format, and a handsome storage case. ($79 value)

TranscriptPro Home School Transcript Generator ~ 10% discount and free shipping

Phenomenal CD-Rom software includes a built-in Carnegie Unit calculator, which makes it easy to assign credits, a GPA Calculator that tallies a running grade point average, and Inge Cannon's detailed instructions. ($49 value)

World Magazine ~ $7.95 off subscription price

Receive not only 26 issues of this bi-weekly conservative news magazine but also gain complete access to worldmag.com which offers access to the latest breaking news, WorldMagBlog, columns, podcasts, and so much more from one of the finest Christian editorial teams. ($49.95 value)

Worldview Academy ~ $50 discount on camp registration

Worldview Academy stands on the solid foundation of scripture, training students and adults to understand their faith as a total worldview. Each year, they encourage thousands of high school students attending their Leadership Camps and Christianity and Culture Conferences, emphasizing servant leadership, worldview analysis, and apologetics/evangelism.

THSC Association members, please contact the THSC Association office for detailed information on how to take advantage of your membership benefits.

Discounts and benefits are subject to change based on the providing company’s policy.  THSC Association is continually looking for ways to increase its benefit package and will keep its membership informed of any changes.